“I have taught myself not to think about him. When somebody is dead, there is nothing one can do and tears are extremely unbecoming!”
It sounded a frivolous remark, but Torilla knew because she loved her cousin that Beryl was hiding her real feelings. Because she understood that some things were too poignant to be discussed, she replied lightly,
“Tell me about your engagement. You know, Beryl, it is so like you, but you forgot to tell me your future husband’s name.”
“Wait until you see him, then you will be really impressed,” Beryl replied. “Oh, Torilla, I am so lucky – the luckiest girl in the world! Everyone has tried to capture Gallen, every single woman in the country – and a great many more who are already married!”
Her lips were smiling as she went on,
“They have tried every sor
